NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Safety Record
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport offers no federal safety ratings to consumers. Without any star ratings from NHTSA crash tests, the vehicle has not been assigned a Safety Index score by this publication. The available federal record indicates two active recall campaigns and seven unverified owner complaints. This limited data set, categorized as a Light recall and complaint burden, does not provide a basis for assessing the model's crash safety performance.
The 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
A structurally notable recall involving a bolt marks the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport's federal safety record. This recall directly concerns a primary crash-load path in the vehicle body, and any specific unit should be confirmed for remedy completion. Another recall, related to camera sensing, is present across multiple 2024 Land Rover models, suggesting a supplier issue rather than a design flaw specific to the Discovery Sport. This model year carries a "Light" recall and complaint burden band, reflecting its total of two recalls and seven unverified owner complaints. No crashes, injuries, or deaths are recorded among the complaints, though one alleged fire is noted. No other tested model years are available for comparative assessment.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
The 2024 Discovery Sport carries two recall campaigns. The first targets the back-over prevention sensing camera system and affects a broader group of 2024 Land Rover models including this one. The second, specific to the 2024 Discovery Sport, addresses a structural body concern involving a lower A-pillar bolt. NHTSA has issued no park-outside or do-not-drive directive documented in the data provided, but owners should confirm remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER26V599000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is E008. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V248.
Reported 2026-09-17
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V678000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
Reported 2024-09-12
STRUCTURE:BODY24V163000
Risk: A body structure with reduced structural strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the right side, lower A-pillar bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N871.
Reported 2024-02-29
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Seven owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top alleged problem areas are the Electrical System and an Unknown or Other category, each drawing three reports, followed by the Engine with two. One report each touches Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure, and Tires. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Shoppers considering a used 2024 Discovery Sport should prioritize verifying recall remedies, specifically for the camera sensing issue. This open recall transfers with the vehicle and remains the owner's responsibility. The NHTSA website, nhtsa.gov, provides VIN-specific recall information.
- The 2024 Discovery Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year and no crash-safety comparison to tested vehicles is possible.
- A recall specific to 2024 Discovery Sport units targets a lower A-pillar bolt, a structural component that sits within the primary crash-load path of the vehicle body.
- A second 2024 recall covering the back-over prevention camera system is shared across multiple Land Rover nameplates, pointing to a broader supplier-level concern rather than a model-specific fault.
- Seven unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA include one alleged fire report and three reports citing the Electrical System, making electrical behavior the most frequently alleged concern in this model year's complaint record.
FAQ2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport safety questions
Was the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.